Pumpkin Ash (Fraxinus profunda) is a native tree in Maryland (Deciduous). The sections below summarize where it grows, how to recognize it, and how it supports local ecosystems.
Habitat and range
Deep swamps and river bottoms on the coastal plain, often with buttressed trunks in standing water.
Identification
Large compound leaves with thick stalks; swollen trunk base in flooded sites; similar to other ashes when young.
Soil and moisture
Saturated acidic mucks; not for dry upland plantings.
Wildlife value
Wetland structure for herons, wood ducks, and amphibians; seeds used when produced.
Uses and significance
Wetland forest restoration; prioritize EAB-resistant planning, species is highly vulnerable.